My first DIY: MTECH FRONT BUMPER!

kyle808 · 04-18-2005, 01:06 AM

I just installed the MTECH front bumper on my coupe this weekend. It's a pretty easy job and alot of it is very intuitive, but I thought I do a DIY for it anyways. Maybe someone will find it useful. If you have any questions or mistakes you like point out, please let me know.

http://www.teamcontinuum.com/Mtech_DIY1.htm

BlackChrome · 04-18-2005, 01:13 AM

Thank you for the DIY!

Car looks great, BTW!

koven · 04-18-2005, 01:48 AM

damn. coulda used that diy before mine was put on at the shop !

car looks great !!

i love my mtech

KP · 04-18-2005, 08:24 AM

nice writeup

. I had the luxury of doing this two weeks ago without ramps

kyle808 · 04-18-2005, 09:34 AM

Thanks guys!

KP, your car is

wish I had the full kit like you!

redlance · 04-18-2005, 11:21 PM

How much are the parts for the Mtech front bumper?

Also, can you buy the entire body kit in a group from the stealership and if so how much?

Thanks in advance!

eelnoraa · 04-19-2005, 12:38 AM

The DIY doesn't seems too difficult.

I want to do Mtech too, how much is the front bumper + painting? Also, for sedan, do I need to reused the black plastic molding? Anyone know?

eel

SteelBlueXI · 04-19-2005, 06:22 AM

I have rhino ramps too. Although my car is too low to get up on them. I usually just jack up the car and lower them onto the ramps.

kyle808 · 04-19-2005, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eelnoraa

The DIY doesn't seems too difficult.

I want to do Mtech too, how much is the front bumper + painting? Also, for sedan, do I need to reused the black plastic molding? Anyone know?

eel

Full kit between 800-1000
front only 500-600

painting 200-300 (front only) not sure how much more for full kit.

I think you have to buy a new plastic molding, don't think they're the same size

check your dealer for prices, got mine at PacificBMW (alot cheaper than my local dealer)

Alex · 04-19-2005, 10:53 AM

Awesome write-up bro.

ninethree · 04-19-2005, 04:03 PM

do they have a diy for a facelifted 325i sedan? that would be helpful because i notice the fog light connectors are different.

E46 SC3 · 04-19-2005, 07:58 PM

Does anyone know if the coupe and sedan kit installs are much different? and if so, how so??

kyle808 · 06-06-2005, 10:30 AM

This is the new link for the DIY for the guys who wanted to see it, my other host went down. Sorry about that.

http://www.htownpokertour.com/Mtech_DIY1.htm

VMW Racing · 06-06-2005, 02:02 PM

Doing this without ramps is doable, it makes it very hard to get the two long I bolts that hold the bumper into the frame/support bar, but it can be done. Having done this twice in the last six months makes me want to get someone else to do it next time, ha.

-C

autograff323 · 06-06-2005, 08:29 PM

Great wright up

SteelBlueXI · 06-06-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VMW Racing

Doing this without ramps is doable, it makes it very hard to get the two long I bolts that hold the bumper into the frame/support bar, but it can be done. Having done this twice in the last six months makes me want to get someone else to do it next time, ha.

-C

Nah, it's easy. You don't need to lift the front of the car. I can have my front bumper off and on in under 5 minutes. I've gotten quite good at it.

kyle808 · 06-07-2005, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelBlueXI

Nah, it's easy. You don't need to lift the front of the car. I can have my front bumper off and on in under 5 minutes. I've gotten quite good at it.

What's your secret to aligning those 2 long bolts, that was the most annoying part of all.. it took me forever keeping it straight with the T50 socket drive.

SteelBlueXI · 06-07-2005, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle808

What's your secret to aligning those 2 long bolts, that was the most annoying part of all.. it took me forever keeping it straight with the T50 socket drive.

Push the center grill on the MTech bumper in a little bit and you can actually reach inside and guide the bolt in by hand. Then you will have plenty of room to stick a ratchet extension up there.

Alex · 06-07-2005, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Bimmer3///

Does anyone know if the coupe and sedan kit installs are much different? and if so, how so??

I don't think they're much different. A bunch of guys here have put coupe M-Tech fronts on sedans and the fitment has been 90-95% perfect.

SteelBlueXI · 06-07-2005, 09:48 AM

Coupe bumpers don't fit on sedans. Coupes have wider fenders. The edges don't line up.

04-18-2005, 01:06 AM	#1
kyle808 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 934 My Ride: 00 328CI View My Garage	My first DIY: MTECH FRONT BUMPER! I just installed the MTECH front bumper on my coupe this weekend. It's a pretty easy job and alot of it is very intuitive, but I thought I do a DIY for it anyways. Maybe someone will find it useful. If you have any questions or mistakes you like point out, please let me know. http://www.teamcontinuum.com/Mtech_DIY1.htm __________________ "I'm gonna die! Jesus, Allah, Buddha - I love you all! -Homer Simpson

04-18-2005, 01:13 AM	#2
BlackChrome No more E46 :( Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,673 My Ride: 2001 3.0L Ci View My Garage	Thank you for the DIY! Car looks great, BTW! __________________

04-18-2005, 01:48 AM	#3
koven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose Posts: 21,350 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage	damn. coulda used that diy before mine was put on at the shop ! car looks great !! i love my mtech __________________

04-18-2005, 09:34 AM	#5
kyle808 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 934 My Ride: 00 328CI View My Garage	Thanks guys! KP, your car is wish I had the full kit like you! __________________ "I'm gonna die! Jesus, Allah, Buddha - I love you all! -Homer Simpson

04-19-2005, 10:53 AM	#10
Alex Mom says I'm a catch Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Terra Sarda Posts: 6,080 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Awesome write-up bro. __________________ A lap dance is so much better if the stripper is crying.

04-18-2005, 08:24 AM	#4
KP t(-_-t)=33 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NC Posts: 1,517 My Ride: 01.5 325Ci/93 Miata View My Garage	nice writeup . I had the luxury of doing this two weeks ago without ramps

04-18-2005, 11:21 PM	#6
redlance Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 21 My Ride: '01-330ci 01M5 05X5 View My Garage	How much are the parts for the Mtech front bumper? Also, can you buy the entire body kit in a group from the stealership and if so how much? Thanks in advance!

04-19-2005, 12:38 AM	#7
eelnoraa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CA Posts: 311 My Ride: 2004 330i 6SP View My Garage	The DIY doesn't seems too difficult. I want to do Mtech too, how much is the front bumper + painting? Also, for sedan, do I need to reused the black plastic molding? Anyone know? eel

04-19-2005, 04:03 PM	#11
ninethree Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: san francisco/los angeles Posts: 427 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	do they have a diy for a facelifted 325i sedan? that would be helpful because i notice the fog light connectors are different.

04-19-2005, 07:58 PM	#12
E46 SC3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area (510) Posts: 996 My Ride: 03 TiAg S/C'd 330i View My Garage	Does anyone know if the coupe and sedan kit installs are much different? and if so, how so?? __________________ Technik ASA SK1 Supercharged w 8psi pulley/MTechII with Kerscher lip spoiler/19"BBS CH's/Eagle F1 GS-D3 235/35F&245/35R/Brembo4potBBK355mmF&345mmR/UUC's TSE3,EVO3 w DSSR,Magnesium Strutbarbarian,Gen2Swaybarbarians/BilsteinPSS9's/GC-RSM's/PredatorOrionV2/Xtec6000k/HID fogslamps/TiAg kidney grills+foglamp trim/M3mirrors+lip spoiler/OEM Clears/CF interior trim+seatbacks/Momo CF Shot shiftknob/LeatherZ gauge panel/HuperOptik tint

06-06-2005, 10:30 AM	#13
kyle808 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 934 My Ride: 00 328CI View My Garage	This is the new link for the DIY for the guys who wanted to see it, my other host went down. Sorry about that. http://www.htownpokertour.com/Mtech_DIY1.htm __________________ "I'm gonna die! Jesus, Allah, Buddha - I love you all! -Homer Simpson

06-06-2005, 02:02 PM	#14
VMW Racing Past Site Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 728 My Ride: 330i ZHP View My Garage	Doing this without ramps is doable, it makes it very hard to get the two long I bolts that hold the bumper into the frame/support bar, but it can be done. Having done this twice in the last six months makes me want to get someone else to do it next time, ha. -C

06-06-2005, 08:29 PM	#15
autograff323 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 169 My Ride: One nice BMW View My Garage	Great wright up __________________ [IMG]logo2.gif

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